r = .404
satisfaction with neighbourhood building height was the strongest neighbourhood correlate of occupant health
Neighborhood building height correlates r = .404 with occupant health
Among the four neighborhood environment factors assessed (building density, building height, greenspace, and cleanliness), neighborhood building height showed the highest correlation with occupant health (r = .404, p < .01), suggesting that occupants in areas with taller surrounding buildings report more health symptoms.
Neighborhood Bldg Height .304 ∗∗ .275 ∗∗ .263 ∗∗ .427 ∗∗ .424 ∗∗ .404 ∗∗
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